NASCAR Quietly Makes Rule Change Amid Lawsuit With 23XI and Front Row In a move that’s bound to stir even more controversy, NASCAR has amended its Cup Series rulebook. There are midseason changes that appear to directly impact 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports — two teams currently locked in a legal battle with the

With a federal appeals court in Richmond, Virginia overturning a district judge ruling that forced NASCAR to recognize 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports as de facto chartered teams, the Sanctioning Body has now formally modified its entry requirements for each remaining race this season.

As first reported by JaySki.com, NASCAR released an addition to its rulebook that allows it to limit the number of entries for a Cup Series race to 40 teams. The new rule allows NASCAR to fill open slots based on the team owner’s points standings